Fort Walton Beach, a small city on Florida's Emerald Coast in the northwest part of the state, is in between Okaloosa Island and Destin. The blue-green waters and soft, white sands of Fort Walton's beaches, tropical climate and salt marshes, and maritime forest landscapes draw visitors to the topmost section of Florida for a wide range of family vacation activities. This beautiful part of the state offers many interesting and entertaining events, outdoor areas and culture for visitors to enjoy.
Water Sports
Fort Walton Beach and surrounding areas offer many different water sports in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico Swimming in the blue gulf waters on Fort Walton's Beach shorelines is only one option. Banana boat rides, canoeing and kayaking, parasailing, pontoon boats, waverunners, sailboating, and snorkeling are among the fun, active water activities competing for visitors' attention. Cruises and fishing exhibitions are more family activities available in this area of northwestern Florida.
Beaches and State Parks
The beaches and state parks in Fort Walton Beach are premier family destinations. Visitors have a choice of a wide selection of beautiful beaches and parks for outdoor activities in the Florida sun. Liza Jackson Park in Fort Walton Beach and surrounding beaches and natural areas including the John C. Beasly Park, Blackwater River State Park, Gulf Islands National Seashore and Miramar Public Beach offer swimming, shelling, surfing, beachcombing and sunbathing on the white sand beaches of the Emerald Coast.
Museums
Let the family learn about the history of the Fort Walton Beach area at the Indian Temple Mound Museum, the Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum and the Garnier Post Office Museum. See artifacts thousands of years old at these sites. At the Fort Walton Temple Mound, you can learn about pirates, Civil War soldiers and the area's first inhabitants. Visit the Emerald Coast Science Center for a wide variety of science activities and the Air Force Armament Museum to marvel at the incredible aircraft display.
Dolphin Watching
Watch dolphins frolicking in the ocean and swimming in groups. Take a dolphin watching cruise, see dolphins from beachfront hotels and condos and watch dolphins from lookout areas in state parks and recreation areas. Many tours, cruises and adventure excursions in the Fort Walton Beach area include dolphin watching activities in their services.
Gulfarium
Visit Fort Walton Beach's Gulfarium for a variety of events and shows. Browse the Gulfarium Aquarium and see dolphin and sea lion shows. Watch penguins and otters and learn about Fort Walton's animals and their habitats. The Gulfarium is also a certified aquaculture facility. Their specialists grow and sell coral and live rock for aquariums.
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